After viewing a six-minute preview, General Manager David Cavileer says the "inappropriate" content and profanity that was obvious — despite the bleeping — made him uncomfortable having the show follow singing competition 'American Idol,' a series that's very popular with a younger audience.

Cavileer says he would have aired the Osbournes' show after 10pm, but the 8.20pm scheduled start time was too early.

Instead, he'll air an episode of 'The Simpsons.'

A Fox Broadcasting Co. spokesman says the show was thoroughly vetted, but any affiliate can pre-empt a programme it deems inappropriate for its market.